When it comes to the success of a paving project, thorough planning is critically important. Careful planning means that you can adhere to a budget and minimise the wastage of precious materials.

Pavers are an important component of home landscaping and can contribute to a great atmosphere for outdoor living. They can also add value to a home.

When planning for a paving project, the site should be carefully surveyed with attention paid to the scope and size of the area to be paved. Doing this allows you to estimate the amount of materials required and helps to identify issues such as drainage.

Use of the paved area from a lifestyle and practical perspective should be considered, and you need to have an understanding of the traffic that the pavers will be subjected to. Also make sure you consider drainage – preferably a gentle slope away from the home.

Choosing pavers is quite a personal choice, but you need to consider which pavers are practical and cost-effective. There is an extensive range of colours and shapes from which to choose.

Having selected pavers, thought should be given to the pattern that will be used when they are laid. The most popular options are brick bond, checkerboard and French pattern (four-piece pattern using differently sized pavers).

It’s wise to have an idea of the total cost of a paving project. Breaking down the costs into their various elements is a good idea and there needs to be room in the budget to cover expenses such as breakages, cuts, and site wastage.

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With over 25 years of experience, Bellstone prides itself on its personalised customer service and detailed technical knowledge. We can provide information on buying, fixing, maintaining and sealing stone products for the builder, procurement officer or end user and are happy to discuss your project requirements

ALL PRODUCTS INDEPENDENTLY TESTED

Because testing stone is a time consuming and expensive process, many suppliers are not prepared to provide this type of information. Here at Bellstone we don't shy away from this obligation and believe as a long-term supplier in the building industry that it is important to stay by our product claims. This has meant that our reputation has ground around honesty, product and long term relationships - not quick project wins. The test reports are objective evaluations about the long-term viability of the product specified in your project. Testing procedures are based on international standards and are conducted by fully accredited, independent testing authorities

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Bellstone has been operating for over 25 years, since 1991. We are proud of our long tradition with natural stone and the quality of our stone products. If for some reason though you have any concerns about the quality of the stone you unpack, please ring us straightaway and we'll replace it within 48 hours at no cost